flat
Denotes a musical flat notation, lowering a note's pitch by one semitone in musical expressions and theoretical contexts.
Overview
Essential in mathematical music theory and musical notation within technical documents, this symbol appears frequently in academic papers and textbooks discussing music theory and acoustics.
- Common in discussions of musical scales, harmonics, and pitch relationships
- Used in theoretical physics papers dealing with musical acoustics
- Appears in mathematical representations of musical sequences and chord progressions
- Often paired with other musical notation symbols in academic contexts
Examples
Denoting a flat note in musical theory notation.
B\flat \text{ major scale}Expressing multiple flats in a musical key signature.
E\flat, A\flat, D\flatShowing enharmonic equivalence in music theory.
C\sharp = D\flat